PHILADELPHIA -- For all their angst and absences, the Philadelphia Phillies are right back where everyone figured they'd be, in first place in the National League East and showing the potential to dominate a division they've owned in recent years. Among their many positive happenings lately was the return of a refreshed Brad Lidge as closer, just in time to replace bullpen mate Ryan Madson, who finally earned his previously over-stated nickname Mad Dog by sending himself to the disabled list by kicking a metal folding chair that had no intention to fold.